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Republicans Demand Investigation After Nurse Shot by Border Agent

1/26/2026

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Republicans call for a thorough investigation into federal immigration tactics after Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, was shot by a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis.
Senator Thom Tillis and Senator Bill Cassidy expressed concerns about gun rights and federal authority.
The shooting spurred GOP debate on balancing immigration enforcement with the right to protest.
Gun rights advocates say carrying firearms during protests is legal and should not be demonized.

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Republicans call for a thorough investigation into federal immigration tactics after Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, was shot by a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis.
Senator Thom Tillis and Senator Bill Cassidy expressed concerns about gun rights and federal authority.
The shooting spurred GOP debate on balancing immigration enforcement with the right to protest.
Gun rights advocates say carrying firearms during protests is legal and should not be demonized.